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Distribution of occlusal contacts in maximum intercuspation
1Department of Graduate and Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Mass.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|August 1, 1989
Summary
The T-Scan system accurately analyzes tooth contacts, revealing bilateral symmetry in normal occlusion. This technology shows promise for diagnosing occlusal issues in dental practices.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Dental Technology
Background:
- Accurate analysis of occlusal contacts is crucial for diagnosing and treating dental malocclusions.
- Traditional methods for assessing tooth contacts can be time-consuming and subjective.
- Advancements in digital technology offer potential for more precise occlusal analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the T-Scan system's efficacy in recording and analyzing tooth contact data.
- To investigate the characteristics of occlusion in a cohort of normal subjects using the T-Scan system.
- To determine the potential of the T-Scan system as a clinical diagnostic tool for occlusion.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the T-Scan system to capture dynamic and static tooth contact data.
- Calculated time moment statistics in sagittal and transverse planes of the occlusal interface.
- Analyzed occlusal data from 93 subjects with normal dentition.
Main Results:
- Confirmed previous findings regarding bilateral equality of tooth contacts about the sagittal axis.
- Identified the center of occlusal effort anteroposteriorly to be located symmetrically in the first molar region.
- Demonstrated the T-Scan system's rapid and accurate identification of tooth contact distribution.
Conclusions:
- The T-Scan system provides a reliable method for analyzing occlusal contacts.
- Normal occlusion exhibits bilateral symmetry in tooth contacts and a centered, symmetrical occlusal effort.
- The T-Scan system holds significant potential as a clinical screening device for occlusal analysis.